rushes
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Workers are now paying twice -– first through unsafe production rushes, and now through likely job and income insecurity," he said.
From Barron's
During large market moves, he rushes to cancel his orders to avoid having them executed at a bad price.
And out rushes a blazingly cathartic torrent of honesty and horror.
From Los Angeles Times
Her heels scrape on the floor as she rushes to the lavatory while the rest of us watch.
From Literature
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Listening to music rushes her work because she is tempted to sculpt or sew or cook to the beat.
From Los Angeles Times
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